Updates and Upgrades
Thales releases periodic updates to the SafeNet Luna PCIe HSM firmware, as well as updated versions of the SafeNet Luna HSM Client software. If you have recently purchased a new SafeNet Luna PCIe HSM and your organization requires FIPS certification, you can download and install a FIPS-validated version of the HSM firmware. You can download these updates as they become available from the Thales Customer Support Portal: https://supportportal.gemalto.com.
Depending on the model of SafeNet Luna PCIe HSM you selected at time of purchase, you may also be able to purchase upgrades to the HSM's capabilities.
The following chapter provides tested update paths and procedures for installing update packages, as well as a list of the version dependencies for certain features. It contains the following sections:
>Version Dependencies by Feature
>Updating the SafeNet Luna HSM Client
>Updating the SafeNet Luna PCIe HSM or SafeNet Luna Backup HSM Firmware
>Rolling Back the SafeNet Luna HSM Firmware
Update Considerations
Before you install any of the updates, consider the following guidelines:
>Back up all important cryptographic material.
>Stop all client applications running cryptographic operations on the HSM.
>Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to power your HSM. There is a small chance that a power failure during an update could leave your HSM in an unrecoverable condition.
